Forthcoming Events for September ,October & November 2014 Thames Valley Branch 25 Sept All Events start at 7.00pm at The Eaton Suite, The Holiday Inn Grove Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 3EE Data > Evidence > Prediction > Decision > Action Which is the weakest link? Roland Caulcutt It is widely accepted that an organisation can more effectively achieve its objectives if its people, at all levels, base their decisions on data that truly measures achieved performance. This interactive session will offer participants the opportunity to “manage by fact” within a simple business simulation 23 Oct Statistician & Author. Principal Consultant , Caulcutt Associates Red Tractor: Assurance scheme for UK produced food -- explains how standards work and provide assurance so the logo on pack means your food & drink has met responsible production standards and is fully traceable back to independently inspected farms in the UK. David Clarke CEO of Red Tractor Repositioning the Quality Professional 27 Nov David Armstrong NOTE LATER START TIME OF 7.30pm. Head of Profession, CQI The world is changing and so are the requirements on our Profession - if we are to stay relevant. But currently, does the ‘traditional’ Quality Professional fail to deliver Optimal value to Organisations with respect to the elimination of unnecessary cost and mitigation of risks? or is the Quality Profession’s “head above the parapet” and are we held accountable when Organisation’s speak of Good Governance, Risk, Reputation, Efficiency, Change, Improvement? Admission to these events, including refreshments is free for all members of the CQI, BCS, other professional institutions and their guests. CPD Attendance Certificates are available on request. Those wishing to attend & especially those requiring a CPD Certificate should make their application to events@tvbcqi.co.uk by the Tuesday before each Thursday’s event. For general information about TVB please contact Secretary@tvbcqi.co.uk The Holiday Inn Grove Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 3EE … is located to the south of Basingstoke, on the A339 Alton Road, some 400 meters south from the Ringway South , at the roundabout with Grove Road. The Thames Valley Branch is part of The Chartered Quality Institute no 259678. incorporated by Royal Charter in England and Wales no RC000809 and registered as a charity